Bolosoma [Bolosoma]

Bolosoma
Description

Bolosoma is a genus of glass sponges within the family Euretidae, known for their bulbous and sometimes intricately branched body structures. They are characterized by their unique skeletal framework, which is composed of silica. These sponges are found in deep-sea habitats, where they attach to hard substrates. The members of this genus play a crucial role in their ecosystems by providing habitat for various marine organisms.

Species
Transparent Goby
Transparent Goby [Bolosoma vitreum]
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Baltic Goby
Baltic Goby [Bolosoma balthicum]
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Artic Goby
Artic Goby [Bolosoma arcticum]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Sponges
Porifera
Class Hexactinellida
Hexactinellida
Order Hexactinosida
Hexactinosida
Family Giant Glass Sponges
Euretidae
Statistics
  • Species 3